Nail file

ABSTRACT

A novel nail file comprising an abrasive holding member and an abrasive paper characterized in that an elastic layer is interposed between said abrasive holding member and abrasive paper.



1. In a nail file comprising an abrasive holding member having a handle portion and an abrasive sheet, the improvement comprising an elastic cushioning layer secured between said abrasive holding member and said abrasive sheet.
 2. A nail file as defined in claim 1, wherein said abrasive holding member is reduced in its width and thickness toward the tip of said file.
 3. A nail file as defined in claim 1 comprising two pairs of said elastic cushioning layer and said abrasive sheet, one pair positioned on each side of said holding member.
 4. A nail file as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elastic cushioning layer comprises a layer of urethane foam.
 5. A nail file as claimed in claim 1, wherein said elastic cushioning layer is elastically deformable under the shear forces occuring during use of said file. 